Crystal Navarro
Crystal Navarro has been a staff reporter with Kern Sol since January 2025. She was born and raised in Delano and attended the University of Roehampton in London, England. There she obtained her Bachelor's of Art in English Literature. You can reach her at Crystal@southkernsol.org Posts by Crystal Navarro:
Allensworth continues to demonstrate their resilience through sports
Allensworth’s young cross-country athletes capture their community’s spirit as they compete at invitationals ranging from local meets to the national stage.
Community Garden Brings Fresh Produce and Sustainability to Allensworth
For the community of Allensworth, a community garden is more than just fresh produce; it’s an opportunity to see growth in every aspect of the community and bring people together.
Kern County briefs community healthcare workers on Medi-Cal developments
On Tuesday afternoon, Promotoras and Community Health Workers gathered in Bakersfield to discuss healthcare plans available to the community and the latest changes imposed by the federal government on Medi-Cal.
Faith and community leaders call out private prison corporations at Kern County conference
Community leaders and InterFaith leaders from across the state gathered and led a three day conference in Kern County to expose the conditions caused by private prison corporations in California.
California proclaims Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
California’s acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis has proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, dedicating it to the thousands of children across the state who continue to battle this life-changing disease.
El Foro Delano destaca los derechos de los inmigrantes y el papel de las autoridades locales
De izquierda a derecha: Ambar Tovar, abogada de UFW, el concejal Sal Solorio-Ruiz, el jefe de policía Jerry Nicholson, el concejal Bryan Osorio y Oliver Ma, abogado de derechos civiles.
Delano forum highlights immigrant rights, role of local authorities
(Left to right) Ambar Tovar, attorney with UFW, Councilmember Sal Solorio-Ruiz, Chief Jerry Nicholson, Councilmember Bryan Osorio and Oliver Ma, civil rights attorney.
Bakersfield hosted 14th annual El Grito de Dolores Celebration
The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its 14th annual El Grito de Dolores Celebration on Sept.
60th anniversary of Delano Grape Strike honors the Filipino American community
Larry Itliong, a Filipino American labor organizer and civil rights activist, led the Delano grape strike on September 8, 1965.
EDD expands resources for farmworkers
As the Trump administration pushes for mass immigration raids that disrupt immigrant communities across the country, California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) is stepping up efforts to connect migrant and seasonal farmworkers with jobs, training, and critical resources.